Axe MCP Server

Official MCP server for Axe DevTools for Web.

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

Add to Cursor Add to VS Code

Manual Client & Custom JSON ConfigExpand JSON ▾

Client Config & Setup

Remote HTTP

Choose your client or environment

Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "axe-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://img.shields.io/docker/v/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server?label=Docker%20Hub)](https://hub.docker.com/r/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Documentation Overview

axe MCP Server

Official Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Axe DevTools for Web. Find and fix accessibility issues directly in your IDE with Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and other AI coding agents.

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Our documentation includes:

Complete setup instructions for major MCP clients
Configuration options and environment variables
Recommended prompts and usage examples
Troubleshooting guides
Advanced features and best practices

What It Does

The Axe MCP Server provides two tools to AI agents:

analyze: Scan web pages for accessibility using axe
remediate: Get AI-powered, code-level guidance to fix accessibility issues (with which coding agents can perform automatic source code remediation)

Requirements

Docker
Subscription to Axe DevTools for Web
axe MCP Server API key (get your API key here)
MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, VS Code, Cursor, etc.)

Note: Requires a paid Axe DevTools for Web subscription.

Support

For technical support, bug reports, and feature requests:

Email: helpdesk@deque.com
Support Portal: support.deque.com
Support Guide

Pricing & Sales

Product Page: deque.com/axe/mcp-server
Contact Sales: deque.com/contact

About Deque

Deque Systems is the trusted leader in digital accessibility.

LinkedIn: Deque Systems

Read the full README →View source on GitHub →

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Frequently Asked Questions about Axe MCP Server

Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "axe-mcp-server": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "axe MCP Server"] } }

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{ "mcpServers": { "axe-mcp-server": { "url": "https://img.shields.io/docker/v/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server?label=Docker%20Hub)](https://hub.docker.com/r/dequesystems/axe-mcp-server" } } }